Britax Encore 10, Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

Page 1: ...Instructions for Installation Use Series No 4900 A 2010 Encore 10 Child Booster Seat Series Number 4900 A 2010 IMPORTANT KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE POCKET UNDER THE BASE OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT ...

Page 2: ...ING CHILD SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND THE NEXT SEAT SPECIAL FEATURES SUITABLE FOR USE HOW TO SETUP HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO USE HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE CARE MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING IN CASE OF ACCIDENT 3 Page 7 4 8 6 10 11 15 16 20 31 32 36 38 41 ...

Page 3: ...ned to be reclined You purchased a model with the added protection of a Side Impact Cushion Technology headrest you can see the Side Impact Cushion fitted on the sides of the headrest There is no installation or assembly required to activate the Side Impact Cushion it only functions in a side crash to provide additional protection to the occupant THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAIN...

Page 4: ...atbelt must be firmly across the thighs and the sash straps fitted diagonally across the chest and on the shoulder If used with a child harness the lap strap of the seatbelt must be adjusted firmly first and then the harness so that the lap strap is not lifted off the child s lap when the harness is adjusted DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER IF AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN THE SEATING POSITION...

Page 5: ...child restraints older than 10 years as the protection in an accident may be reduced THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE ANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK E G HATCHBACK OR WAGON Do not lift the seat by the headrest or the Side Wings Do not store in areas that may get hot like in car boots roof space beside shed walls which get hot in summer Do not place heavy item...

Page 6: ...s the lowest position From approximately 4 years of age TALLER CHILD Shoulders must not be above the Upper Shoulder Height Marker when the headrest is in the highest position To approximately 8 to 10 years of age upper Height label will be behind the child s neck Front of Vehicle Label B Label A Label A Label B NOTE These heights also apply if you are using a Child Harness with the booster seat ...

Page 7: ...r Marker The seat can be used until the child s shoulders reach the Upper Marker label B with the headrest fully raised Usually the shoulders will contact the bottom of the headrest it is then time to move to the next form of restraint For maximum safety continue to use this seat as long as the child fits in the seat 7 SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND THE NEXT SEAT Next type of restraint that can be us...

Page 8: ...es No 4900 A 2010 8 SPECIAL FEATURES Front of Vehicle 20 19 1 17 18 3 2 4 6 7 8 5 Rear View of Booster Seat Instruction book located under booster in pocket 12 10 11 16 12 11 15 14 9 Encore 10 Child Booster Seat Series Number 4900 A 2010 13 ...

Page 9: ...Booster Seatbelt path indicator 8 Pocket 9 Cup holder if supplied 10 Headrest Adjustment handle 11 Sash Guide one each side of headrest 12 Shoulder slots for use with Child Harness 13 Instruction Book location 14 Adjustment knob for base adjusting 15 SLIDEGUARD Lap belt positioning Clip 16 Shoulder Height Markers 17 Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster 18 Upper Anchorage Storage Band 19 Adjustable Upper...

Page 10: ...TRAINT MUST BE USED IN CARS WITH FORWARD FACING SEATS WITH A LAP SASH SEATBELT OR WITH A SEATBELT AND CHILD HARNESS If your vehicle is not fitted with an anchor point please contact a Safety Restraint Fitting Station authorised by the relevant State Government Body for correct fitment of the restraint In New Zealand contact the agent for the vehicle The upper anchorage strap must be attached to an...

Page 11: ...ght mode Normal backrest angle Seat base Seat back Backrest angle too reclined ADJUSTING THE CAR S SEAT BACKREST UNFOLDING THE BOOSTER SEAT If the seat is in a folded position grip the Booster seat back and seat base and unfold till you hear it lock into position Check that the seat has locked into position FOLDING THE BOOSTER SEAT To store the Booster seat push to fold the seat forward DO NOT PLA...

Page 12: ...with the other hand to move the headrest up or down C Adjust the headrest height so that the bottom of the sash guide is level with or just above your child s shoulder but not more than 30mm above A Less than 30mm Greater than 30mm D When the headrest is in the correct position let go of the headrest adjustment handle and ensure it has locked into place Do not adjust the headrest by pulling on the...

Page 13: ...sition is made more comfortable by reducing pressure points The Adjustable Side Wings provide more width for a Larger child or can be kept narrow to reduce the width of the Booster seat To adjust hold seat or headrest with one hand and use the other hand to lift up side wing and rotate let it click down into place then do the same for the other side wing When should the wings be adjusted When your...

Page 14: ...DEGUARD clip does not push into your child s thighs as this may cause discomfort B To change the length of the crotch strap thread through the adjuster in the direction of the arrows shown below ALWAYS USE THIS DEVICE TO LENGTHEN TO SHORTEN You must adjust the crotch strap to the correct length for your child before installing the restraint as it cannot be adjusted in the car Always return the cro...

Page 15: ...cess strap from the storage band then press the adjuster button 1 and pull the strap with the attachment clip 2 Hook the attachment clip to the anchor fitting Make sure to remove any twists from the Upper Anchorage Strap C Tighten Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap by pulling adjusting strap 3 to remove slack Do not tighten causing the restraint base to lift off the vehicle seat D Fold up excess str...

Page 16: ... Sit your child on the seat Ensure the headrest is set to the correct height for your child See page 12 16 Lap part of seat belt in recess area ALWAYS USE THIS SASH GUIDE B Sash guide B Position the lap sash belt over the child following the red BOOSTER SEATBELT PATH labels ensuring the lap portion is positioned over the lap belt guides and into the lap recess area on both sides Fit the sash porti...

Page 17: ...lace D Adjust lap and sash portion of seatbelt firmly but comfortably across the child s lap and chest E Fit the SLIDEGUARD clip to the lap belt Ensure the bottom edge of the clip is in line with the thighs see page 14 for adjustment steps F If using an Inertia Reel Retractor seatbelt adjust the lap portion of the seatbelt firmly around the child and restraint then let the slack sash portion retra...

Page 18: ...cross the chest The SLIDEGUARD clip MUST always be used when the child is using the booster seat as it ensures the lap belt is correctly positioned on the child s thighs and hips A loose or poorly positioned lap belt can allow the lap belt to ride up into the abdomen and can cause serious injuries in a crash Do not place seatbelt sash under the arm or behind the back IMPORTANT WARNING A sash belt ...

Page 19: ...r the booster seat or store in a safe place Lap belt must always be firm on the thighs The SLIDEGUARD clip must be positioned on the lap belt so that the child cannot slump or slouch Adjust headrest so it is close to the shoulders Seatbelt across the chest and through the sash guides 19 NOTE Seatbelt extenders should not be used if the seatbelt is not long enough to fit around the child If a seatb...

Page 20: ...rness for all other instances to attach the harness to anchor points in the luggage area such as the vehicle floor or ceiling Not suitable for most other styles of child safety harnesses INSTALLING SAFE N SOUND PROTECTA PLUS CHILD HARNESS INTO VEHICLE WITHOUT EXTENSION STRAP NOTE Do not use the VERSATETHER catch on the Child Harness Clip 1 VERSATETHER catch 2 is only for use with a Child Harness H...

Page 21: ...rage strap as shown below Ensure that none of the straps are twisted or catching on sharp edges Tighten the Booster Seat s upper anchorage strap refer to page 15 then remove excess slack from the extension strap by pulling the adjuster strap as illustrated below Always attach the hook and remove the slack Pull to remove slack Attachment Clip attaches to the VERSATETHER Catch To lengthen the Adjust...

Page 22: ...e which method of installation is required and follow instructions carefully REFER TO THE Safe n Sound Protecta PLUS Harness Series 220 2010 or Babylove EzyGo Harness Series BL220 2010 INSTRUCTIONS FOR FULL DETAILS ON HOW TO USE AND INSTALL THE CHILD HARNESS HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS The SLIDEGUARD clip MUST always be used when the child is using the booster seat with the child harness a...

Page 23: ... 2 1 INSTALLING CHILD HARNESS INTO SEAT A If the seat is fitted to the car remove it as it will be easier to fit the child s harness B Prepare the child harness by lengthening the child harness by pressing the adjuster button 1 and pulling the shoulder strap 2 Left hand Strap Adjuster under cover Attachment Clip Cross Strap Pass the left hand Strap and Attachment Clip through the right hand slot ...

Page 24: ... the left hand Harness Strap Cross Strap through the opposite shoulder slot Make sure that the Anchor Clip also feeds through to the back of the restraint Hook the Attachment Clip onto the Harness VERSATETHER Catch and ensure that the straps line up to an equal length NOTE The straps must be in the slots provided in the headrest The shoulder straps must be nearest to the child s shoulder s but not...

Page 25: ...elt with the logo facing forward The Lap Belt SLIDEGUARD clip should be used to reduce the risk of your child submarining sliding forward on the base of seat 25 Converted lap sash seatbelt Position the Gated Slide next to the child but not touching the child METHOD 1 USING LAP SASH SEATBELT WITH THE CHILD HARNESS Using Gated Slide provided with Child Harness HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS The...

Page 26: ...uter Strap A There may be one of two types of Gated Slides available as shown below provided with the Child Harness Only use the Gated Slide provided with the Child Harness If curved Gated Slide then the belt route through this can only go one way as shown Before using the Protecta PLUS Harness with a Lap Sash Seatbelt you need to convert the seatbelt to a Lap Seatbelt by using the Gated Slide pro...

Page 27: ...must be removed from the seat belt if the booster seat and child harness are no longer used in the car so that other users can use the seat belt as a lap sash seat belt IMPORTANT IMPORTANT NOTE Some vehicle seatbelts are too short and you may experience some difficulty fitting the converted lap sash around your child If so adjust the Gated Slide nearer to your child ideally into the lap belt reces...

Page 28: ...ATETHER Catch as detailed on page 18 A With the child seated place each of the Child Harness straps over each shoulder B Feed the right hand strap loop end into the cross strap loop to connect the two sides C Feed the adult belt lap belt or converted lap sash through the harness loops ensuring that the cross strap loop does not disconnect Also ensure there are no twists in the Child Harness cross ...

Page 29: ... child Press A and pull the shoulder strap B to lengthen G Finally roll up the free end of the adjuster strap secure using the storage strap then place it into the top of the adjuster cover as shown right 29 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS E Fully press adjuster button A while pulling the Upper Anchorage Strap B to lengthen B C A Adjuster Pull Adjuster strap to remove slack Fold the adjuster s...

Page 30: ...hild harness can still be used and is a significant safety device for children in a lap only seatbelt Refer to the child harness instruction book When Booster is not being used secure in position by engaging seatbelt over the booster seat or store in a safe place DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR 30 Lift child harness strap over child s head HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS IMPORTANT ...

Page 31: ...n the upper anchorage strap This leaves the Child Harness fitted to the booster seat and allows the seat to be put back with no adjustment to the Child Harness if it is in the same vehicle Attachment Clip Anchor Fitting TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE 31 The Gated Slide must be removed from the seatbelt if the booster seat and Child Harness are no longer used in the car to allow other users to us...

Page 32: ...regularly HOW TO CLEAN Use only mild soap and water with a moist cloth to clean all metal and plastic parts of the booster seat Do not use harsh cleaners polishes oils bleach or other chemicals COVER The booster seat has a cover made from flame retardant fabric and is removable for cleaning Washing and care instructions are on the care label attached to the cover Refer to the following pages for i...

Page 33: ...from behind the red sash guides see illustration Peel away from headrest C To remove base cover if fitted first unclip the cup holder Feed through the SLIDEGUARD clip and the knob then pull elastic away from bottom back of booster and slide off cover 33 Remove Plastic Flaps Remove Plastic Flaps Pull out cover from channel Remove elastic from behind air cushion Unhook elastic from behind headrest U...

Page 34: ...s and tuck behind Attach the elastic loops to the hooks at the back of the red sash guides Refit cover around headrest Ensure that the headrest is tucked in the channel around the red sash guides so that the sash guide text is clearly visible TO REPLACE COVER A To replace base cover Slide on base cover and feed through SLIDEGUARD clip and the knob then loop elastic over the back of the base Tuck P...

Page 35: ...m on the child s thighs and not on the abdomen Do not tighten the Child Harness tether strap just remove slack so that the lap belt is not lifted 3 Ensure the child does not slouch or slump Always use the SLIDEGUARD Clip to secure the lap belt is correctly positioned to prevent slumping 4 Ensure the child does not put the sash behind their back or under their arm it is dangerous 5 Do not use the s...

Page 36: ...the join of the car seat A Hook and loop attachment referred in some instruction books are no longer required to fit this model of Messy Mat seat protector Side of booster seat trim removed for illustration Slot for cup holder Slide the cup holder into slot IMPORTANT Only use for holding cups bottles and drink cartons Do not use for hot drinks Ensure the cup holder contents cannot be crushed by th...

Page 37: ...atible with most Mp3 players and other audio devices devices not included Recommended storage locations for the music player are in the storage pocket located on the side of the booster seat The cable is fitted through the headrest and along the inside of the booster seat Technical Details Speaker System Stereo 32 ohm ACCESSORIES 37 The cable should be stored in the pocket located on the side of t...

Page 38: ... THE ANCHOR FITTING ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE ATTACHMENT CLIP IS CORRECTLY ENGAGED TO THE ANCHOR FITTING AND NOT HOOKED OR FITTED TO ANY OTHER OBJECT BEFORE EACH USE OF THE RESTRAINT THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT IN VEHICLES SUCH AS STATION WAGONS VANS HATCH BACKS OR VEHICLES WITHOUT A FIXED PARCEL SHELF SINCE THE ANCHOR POINT IS USUALLY NOT VISIBLE IMPORTANT WARNING Consult the vehicle owner s handbo...

Page 39: ...the hole check the underside for accessibility Install the attachment bolt as shown in Fig 2 For vehicles other than Sedans In Australia consult your nearest child restraint fitting station or traffic authority for vehicle inspection to find the best correct position for the placement of the anchorage point and for the correct attachment bolt length and use of spacers In New Zealand consult the ag...

Page 40: ...ICAL WIRING OR RADIO SPEAKERS WEBBING STRAPS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM SHARP CORNERS AND EDGES THE ANCHOR FITTING MUST BE USED ONLY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE IT MUST NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT CAR INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES From retailers of Safe n Sound products EXTRA ANCHOR KITS Available for using the restraint in additional cars Re order no 0038 EXTENSION STRAPS May be required for cars without a...

Page 41: ... no damage is obvious The joint Australian New Zealand Standards committee CS 85 advise that this statement applies whether a child was in the child restraint or not A severe crash we consider as being one where the main body structure of the vehicle is distorted There is no method of determining if the restraint has been damaged and we concur with the Australian New Zealand Standards in recommend...

Page 42: ...at may have experienced a severe crash is taken out of the market There is no method of determining if the restraint has been damaged in a severe crash so the restraint should be destroyed as the crash may reduce the child restraints ability to perform Since its inception in 2006 the Crash Exchange program has helped 100 s of families ensure that their children have new restraints and that the res...

Page 43: ...Instructions for Installation Use Series No 4900 A 2010 43 NOTES ...

Page 44: ...stralia The Britax trademark is the property of Britax Excelsior Limited UK The Babylove EzyGo Harness trademarks are the property of Nursery Elegance Pty Ltd Australia We reserve the right to alter this product without notice 2012 Britax Childcare Pty Ltd This product is covered by Australian and overseas patent applications and registered designs P No 2200996 C 12 ...